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Sunday, 17 February 2013

Finished knit #1

I did it! I actually finished my knit I started some 4-6 weeks ago. This is historical! I've never been much of a knitter. Not that I wouldn't have wanted to be, I just didn't think I would be much good at it. Still I had been collecting vintage knitting patterns and having found a booklet for chunkier knits I decided to give it a go. At least it wouldn't take ages to finish it.

This is a Bernat Handicrafter book from 1956

I chose to use Rowan worsted knitting yarn in deep red. The yarn is 75% merino wool and 25% alpaca so it's wonderfully soft and fluffy.

Gomez offered to help stretching the pieces. Unfortunately I had to refuse.

The knit didn't turn out all perfect, as even though I calculated the bust width based on the amount of loops, the sweater still turned out a little small. I realized this is because I didn't take into account the shrinking effect of the cable knit. Nevertheless the sweater still fits and look pretty nice, don't you think?

The wooden buttons are an Etsy-find.

And guess what? I already started a new knit! It is a 30's style I found from Subversive Femme (take a look, she has a bunch of lovely vintage knitting instructions).

I chose to use an all cotton yarn in rusty orange. What? Orange? Seriously?

-Yes, orange. I've become more approving to new colors as I've gotten older and acknowledge what suits me and and what doesn't. Some 5 years ago I was still quite unconditional about only wearing certain colors like black red and purple.

But as I was saying, I chose an all cotton yarn because I wanted to be able to wear it in summer. And also because it was closest to the color I was going for. I hope it's not going to turn out too droopy.

The front and back pieces are already done and in only 1 week. What is going on with me?! :D

I thought I would be terrible at it at first too, but you know what, it's not actually that hard! :) Just try and see. A lot of information on needle sizes, yarns and patterns can be found online and if you choose a chunkier knit to start with, it'll get done faster.

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Velcome to Vintage Follies. My name is Leea and I'm a vintage loving girl from Finland. I'm blogging about my sewing, knitting, vintage finds and life style. I love the fashions of the 20's through 50's shoes,dancing, my cats and all the pretty things.